Safe, Cheap Spring Cleaning, Home Maintenance Projects

Shopping at Menards's today, my husband and I noticed that others had the same idea as us: spring cleaning, and home and yard maintenance. It's finally warm and dry enough to tackle outdoor work. Want to cut utility and repair bills? And more importantly, prevent accidents? Here are little projects that save big money and increase safety. My husband is a millwright and avid DIYer. Here are his top home maintenance tips. You could pay to have these jobs done, but why not save the money? These maintenance tips can cut your utility and repair bills in half. Proper home maintenance is the cheapest extended warranty plan, too.  Easy Spring Cleaning and Home Maintenance Projects that Save Big Money

Frankenstorm Prompts Emergency Preparedness Reminders

Some nasty weather is pommeling the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Meteorologists are calling for a trifecta of Hurricane Sandy, snow storms and other bad weather. They've dubbed this perfect storm "Frankenstorm" as it's scheduled to make landfall on Halloween--October 31, 2012. This article was written about earthquake emergency preparedness, but these safety tips are similar to bad weather advisories. Use these to get your family storm ready. Read on  Emergency Preparedness for Hurricane Sandy, "Frankenstorm"

Fire Safety and Family Emergency Preparedness

Pa. Farmhouse Fire Sparks Emergency Preparedness Concerns
The recent fire that killed seven children in Pa. raises issues about home fire safety. The Japan Earthquake and tsunami raises further concern about family emergency preparedness. Is your family fire safe and emergency ready. Check out these communication tips and family resources.